Samantha the big star returns to Manchester Maine
Terri Minsky reports on Samantha Smith's homecoming from a two week Soviet visit invited by Yuri Andropov. The town buzzes with pride and envy as signs, songs, and TV appearances surround the seven year old hero. Locals weigh the trip’s meaning amid Cold War tensions.
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Manchester
Maine
Matt McNeff
Samantha Smith
Chad Alley
Samantha
Soviet Union
Yuri Andropov
Good Morning America
Donahue
Louise Simmons
Augusta
Bill to shield crash data draws fire from press group
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press assailed a Pentagon authorization amendment exempting military aircraft accident reports from the Freedom of Information Act. If enacted, the provision would bar release of any safety investigation records, discussions, or findings, citing fears that disclosure would endanger personnel, equipment health, and training status. Senate Armed Services Committee defended the measure as needed to encourage candid technical input in investigations.
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Washington
Pentagon
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Reporters
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senators in accord on MX missile settlement
Washington lawmakers reached a bipartisan accord to end a filibuster on the MX missile and move toward a $200 billion defense bill. The plan allows amendment debates Monday and a final vote by Tuesday night, with MX opponents seeking conditions or bans on production.
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Washington
Howard H. Baker Jr
R-Tenn
Senate
Baker
GOP
Gary Hart
D-Coro
Reagan
Hart
Robert C Byrd Jr
D-W.va
Soviet Union
Joseph Biden
B-Del
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Mark Guillemette
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Montreal
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Kenwood
Eckman Dycan F
Onoiweine
TEAC
Sanvoypioneer
Ara Jvc
OSE
Sands Great
Erie Boulevard
Syracuse
Warner
Paul Sarbanes
D-Md
John Warner
R-Va
Ethan Allen
Vina
Manor Tol SE
Sane Howe
Roth Brothers Manorlouse
Fthan Allen Gallery
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